| Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
| Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
| Purchase #1 | $18.80 | 3.681% | $19.492 | $19.49 | $19.50 | $19.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $166.64 | 5.286% | $175.4486 | $175.45 | $175.45 | $175.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $177.74 | 4.847% | $186.3551 | $186.36 | $186.35 | $186.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $100.83 | 6.266% | $107.148 | $107.15 | $107.15 | $107.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $77.87 | 12.415% | $87.5376 | $87.54 | $87.55 | $87.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $223.75 | 11.280% | $248.989 | $248.99 | $249.00 | $249.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $189.75 | 6.194% | $201.5031 | $201.50 | $201.50 | $201.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $955.38 | $1,026.4734 | $1,026.48 | $1,026.50 | $1,026.40 | |